Safety Recall NHTSA · 84V072000 Reported June 15, 1984

Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting

Ford Motor Company · Steering · 495 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
84V072000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
495
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 15, 1984

Defect Summary

If the selector is gently or slowly moved towards park, the transmission may not change to parking gear. Similarly, slow movement of the selector from reverse to neutral may not remove the transmission from reverse gear.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace rubber-isolated shift rod with a conventional one-piece rod and will readjust the shift linkage.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 84V072000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 84V072000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 84V072000?

NHTSA recall 84V072000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on June 15, 1984. It addresses: Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting. The recall affects approximately 495 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 84V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.